In our series with 3d Investing, every month we throw a spotlight on a sustainable investment fund, exploring its process, portfolio and performance to sort the stars from the spin. This month, 3d has pulled out WHEB Sustainability, one of the original and best pure sustainable investment funds in the UK that has an almost unrivalled track record and a squeaky clean investment portfolio.
Vital fund statistics
Fund: WHEB Sustainability
Sector: Global Equity
Investment approach: Impact
Launch Date: June 2009
Annual Fund Fee: 1.05%
Minimum Investment: £25 per month with a low-cost platform provider like AJBell or Fidelity Funds Network.
See the fund factsheet for WHEB Sustainability here. Then, if you need a hand deciphering it, check out our explainer article: ‘How to read a fund factsheet like a sandwich’
The 3D View
WHEB is a specialist fund manager wholly focussed on sustainable investing in global equities. The FP WHEB Sustainability Fund invests in nine environmental and social themes defined as providing a ‘solution to a sustainability challenge’, and driven by the megatrends of resource scarcity, population growth, urbanisation, rising living standards and globalisation. The WHEB team are true pioneers in the industry. Their understanding and communication of sustainability is exceptional and therefore the fund has been awarded a 3D five star ranking.
Sustainable investment areas
Making a Difference
The managers seek to influence investee companies to improve their environmental and social practices and report on engagements in a systematic way. They also participate in advocacy programmes with other investors and organisations to raise standards and work together for change.
Impact of WHEB Sustainability
| Investment | Solutions | Positive Practices | Public Finance | Limited Benefits | Harmful Impacts | Cash |
| WHEB Sustainability | 96.44% | 1.88% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.65% |
Data is sourced from WHEB and is correct to 31 March 2020
Investment returns
WHEB Sustainability is a strong long-term performer. While the current market downturn related to the Covid-19 pandemic is harming all companies and investment funds, WHEB’s is holding up comparably well.
| Investment | 5 year % return | 3 year % return | 1 year % return |
| WHEB Sustainability | 31.56% | 5.81% | -5.18% |
| MSCI World Index | 40.45% | 6.77% | -5.83% |
| UK funds global equities sector | 30.63% | 5.15% | -6.01% |
Data sourced from FE Analytics. All figures are given before fees charged by the fund and the platform you invest through, which will typically reduce your returns by 1-3% per year.
Fund Summary
WHEB Sustainability
√ Exclusive focus on investments with a high positive impact
√ Rationale for all holdings clearly stated
√ Detailed, comprehensive and independently audited impact report
√ Positive influence on companies and within the industry
√ Low exposure to harmful industries
To find out how to invest in funds, check out our simple guide: ‘Make Responsible Investments in 4 Easy Steps‘
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